What makes Complex PTSD so heavy is not only the memory of what happened, but the way it curls into the everyday, slipping quietly into moments that seem ordinary. It is almost like a tentacled beast, invisible to everyone but the survivor, slithering through ordinary experiences of daily life, rising when least expected. If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, this article can help support healing and learning more about yourself in the process.

What do you think of when someone says depression? We can imagine it’s something along the lines of someone who is struggling to get out of bed, to shower, to show up to work or school. We think that depression is always incapacitating, but alike all mental health conditions, depression exists on a spectrum. On one end, it can be debilitating, but on the other, people with High Functioning Depression can continue on with daily life without anyone noticing their symptoms. Coul

Vacation blues got you down? It's hard to return to the 'real world' after some time away or being off from work for a chunk of time. If you're in this rut or have an upcoming vacation that you're worried about recovering from, this article has practical tips to support your transition with much less friction!

Fathers leave their mark—sometimes through their presence, sometimes through their absence. They might have taught us how to solve problems, or how to hide what we feel. Some showed strength and warmth; others were more complicated or distant. And sometimes, what we remember most is what we didn’t get—a silence or absence we’ve had to grieve, work around, or make sense of. If you're working through what a 'father' means to you, and the impact fathers have had on your life, th

In Canada, we often downplay the mental health needs of men. This article takes you through what you can do to support your own mental health as a man or support the needs of someone else. June is Men's Mental Health Month, and we need to raise awareness about how to better support half of our population in being more well, cared for, and open about their struggles and their needs.

Values aren’t just abstract ideas—we live them. They shape how we spend our time, relate to others, and make sense of the world. They’re personal beliefs that quietly guide us toward what feels right, meaningful, or fulfilling. When we clarify our values, we gain direction. Life becomes more grounded and aligned with what really matters. Read on to begin to clarify your values and how to live in tune!

Mother's Day is a special day. Everyone has at least one mother, living or not, present or not, and likely many other mother-figures. This post goes through reflections on what the role of a mother can be and how we can embody that spirit for ourselves, no matter where we are at on our journey.

What is therapy all about anyway? In this article, we go through the analogy of a sponge - we are born as a soft sponge that absorbs everything easily and without doubt, but this process of absorption becomes harder over time. Therapy is an attempt to soften, squeeze, and fill up the sponge again.

If you've ever been told that sitting with your emotions would help you but have no clue what that means, this post is for you!

Do you find yourself feeling lonely? Read on to find ways to stay connected, enhance your relationships, and navigate loneliness.

Have you ever struggled with figuring out how to really practice self-care? The issue may lie in figuring out true self-love first!

The decision to begin therapy is a hard one. How does it even work anyway? Read on to discover if it may be the right time for you to start!